Minimum: $85,000 annual salary
Maximum: $85,000 annual salary
Assistant General Manager375 Reserve Fine Wine & Spirits BarJFK International Airport - Terminal 4 | Paradies Lagardère Dining DivisionLead Culinary Excellence in a Premium Airport Dining Environment375 Reserve is an upscale Fine Wine & Spirits Bar scheduled to open in December 2026 in JFK Terminal 4, offering travelers a sophisticated dining experience featuring chef-inspired menus, premium beverages, elevated breakfast selections, artisan sandwiches, fresh salads, signature appetizers, and thoughtfully crafted entrées.
We're seeking a hands-on
Assistant General Manager (Kitchen Manager) to oversee all back-of-house functions and lead the culinary team in delivering exceptional food quality, consistency, and operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a culinary leader who excels in high-volume environments while maintaining elevated food standards, developing teams, and driving operational performance.
What You'll DoAs Assistant General Manager - Kitchen Operations, you'll partner with the General Manager and Front of House leadership team to ensure exceptional execution throughout the restaurant.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead all kitchen and back-of-house operations.
- Oversee food production, preparation, presentation, and quality standards.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
- Ensure adherence to recipes, specifications, and portion standards.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
- Manage food cost, inventory controls, ordering, receiving, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Develop schedules that align labor with business needs.
- Monitor kitchen productivity and operational efficiency.
- Support menu execution and new product rollouts.
- Maintain equipment, smallwares, and kitchen organization.
- Ensure readiness for peak-volume travel periods and operational disruptions.
- Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- 3+ years of restaurant or culinary management experience.
- Experience leading high-volume kitchen operations.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Proven ability to manage inventory, purchasing, food cost, and labor.
- Experience developing and coaching culinary teams.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain airport security credentials.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in upscale casual, fine dining, hotel, airport, or premium hospitality concepts.
- Kitchen opening or startup experience.
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience with menu execution across multiple dayparts, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bar food offerings.
Why 375 Reserve?- Opportunity to help launch a brand-new concept at JFK Terminal 4
- Leadership role with growth potential within Paradies Lagardère
- Fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment
- Work with premium wines, spirits, and elevated culinary offerings
- Develop and lead a team focused on delivering first-class hospitality
Ready to lead something special?
Join us as we introduce
375 Reserve Fine Wine & Spirits Bar to JFK Terminal 4 and help create a destination travelers will seek out before every journey.
